Cost of living in Laos compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (₨1,503) | ₨972 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (₨1,196) | ₨1,004 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨298) | ₨345 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨234) | ₨175 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨175) | ₨282 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨151) | ₨250 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (₨2,223) | ₨1,139 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (₨2,064) | ₨290 | + 611% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨197) | ₨122 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (₨259) | ₨549 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (₨2,529) | ₨2,784 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (₨635) | ₨191 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨585,028) | ₨115,670 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨189,938) | ₨70,950 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (₨4,763) | ₨25,995 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨99,626) | ₨59,502 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨6,351) | ₨20,152 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (₨2,858) | ₨2,097 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (₨79,383) | ₨71,636 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨12,701) | ₨23,262 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨2,977) | ₨1,718 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨189) | ₨1,977 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨10,320) | ₨3,426 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨7,938) | ₨6,254 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨15,877) | ₨13,199 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨7,938) | ₨8,569 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (₨11,113,606) | ₨4,456,060 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (₨191) | ₨270 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨5,716) | ₨4,626 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨238) | ₨1,015 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (₨794) | ₨1,391 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨7,430) | ₨3,667 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨437) | ₨521 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (₨992) | ₨922 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨476) | ₨736 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨158) | ₨249 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (₨476) | ₨242 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (₨1,191) | ₨860 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨953) | ₨3,545 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨2,093) | ₨2,089 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (₨7,938) | ₨7,109 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨988) | ₨880 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (₨714) | ₨669 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (₨397) | ₨1,106 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (₨139,889) | ₨119,622 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨2.65) | ₨3.79 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨11,907) | ₨3,764 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (₨476) | ₨415 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,762 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Laos is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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